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Brookfield Buys Shangri-La Vancouver From Westbank & Peterson, Rebrands It As Hyatt
The Shangri-La Vancouver is located within a 62-storey tower developed by Westbank and Peterson and is set to be rebranded as a Park Hyatt in 2026.
Jul 03, 2025
Renting
Ontario Lowers 2026 Rent Cap To 2.1%, Tightest In Four Years
For the past three years, the Province has held its rent cap steady at 2.5%.
Policy
Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%
In an effort to spur housing development and make homes in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga more affordable.
Calgary
Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy
The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.
Historic Cabbagetown Duplex Offers Canadian Star Quality And Timeless Style
Designed as two distinct, self-contained suites, the home is as versatile as it is beautiful — ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, dedicated work-from-home space, or simply an expansive residence that exudes unique character and style.
Policy
Is It Time To Tap Into Toronto's 'Tower-In-The-Park' Sites For New Housing?
“Toronto’s tower-in-the-park sites are one of the city’s greatest untapped housing resources,” says one prominent industry player.
Construction
GTA Homebuilding Slowdown Could Cost 41,000 Jobs, $10B In Investment: Report
In the case that new home construction continues down its current path, the negative impacts to GTA residential construction jobs and the broader economy would be nothing short of remarkable.
Retail
Primaris REIT Buys 65-Acre CF Lime Ridge Mall In Hamilton For $416M
Primaris REIT (TSX: PMZ.UN) is acquiring an 100% ownership stake in the Lime Ridge Mall located at 999 Upper Wentworth Street in Hamilton, Ontario.
Policy
Burnaby Mayor Pushing Province To Repeal Single Egress Stairway Change
Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, formerly a fireman, is now one of the larger voices pushing back against the single egress stairways change to the BC Building Code.
Breaking Charts
It Might Look Like Canada’s Housing Crisis Is Turning A Corner — It Isn’t
Scan recent headlines and you might believe Canada’s housing crisis is finally turning a corner. Well, it isn’t.
People
Toronto CREW Welcomes Four New Faces To Board Of Directors For 2025-2026
Toronto CREW renews its Board of Directors annually, with a call for nominations issued each spring.
Policy
City-Wide Sixplexes, Apartment Infill On Tomorrow’s Housing Committee Agenda
This month’s Toronto Planning and Housing Committee agenda is all about diversifying and expanding housing options in areas already supported by public infrastructure.
Renting
Incentive City: How Toronto Landlords Are Filling Units Amid Low Demand
The use of incentives to fill rental units doubled year over year last quarter due to weakening demand, prompting landlords to get creative with the perks they offer.
Development Projects
Vancouver's First Mass Timber Hotel Proposed Near Granville Island
The 18-storey hotel proposal is set for 1580 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver, about midway between Granville Island and W Broadway.
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